Type: White
Origin: Crete, Greece
Grape Variety: 100% Vidiano
Winery: Idaia Winery
https://www.idaiawine.gr

Its brilliant yellow-green color and the delicate aromatic character with dominant fruit pear , banana and melon. It has particular acidity, rich and charming mouth and impressive aromatic aftertaste

“Idaia” is the first name of ancient Crete. This was the name of the mother of the ten Kouretes. Her husband Zeus, was the king of Crete. Zeus wanted to honour his wife, therefore he named the whole island “Idaia”. The company’s trademark is the daisy (Rodakas) with eight leaves which comes from the Faistos plate. The ancient Greeks used to believe that symbolises the Sirius star. That emblem is often found in ancient Greek findings.

Idaia is a family winery whose members have obtained remarkable achievements thanks to their knowledge, experience and love for wine production. Their passion for the wine targets in attracting more and more people in order to initiate them in the charm of wines. The oenologists Laderos Vasilis and Volitaki Calliope aim in creating of high quality wines using all the proper methods. A careful selection of raw materials and the controlled wine production allows them to create superb wines with strong personality and solid flavoured character. The winery produces approximately 90,000 litres per year which is gradually increased always with emphasis in quality.